Astro 2

NSSDCA ID: ASTRO-2

Telecommunications Description

ASTRO 2 commands were uplinked in the overall 32/72 kbps stream to the Shuttle via TDRSS. All ASTRO eletronic data flows to the ground through Shuttle RF links at rates ranging from 125 kbs to 48 Mbps.

Telemetry Path

Telemetry support via Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)